DC Campus: NW Session 1 Newsletter
A Note from the Directors of Camp Levine
Dear Camp Levine Families,
We can’t believe Session 1 is already wrapped! We’ve had such an awesome time creating a “Tapestry of Traditions” at Camp Levine this session! We’re thankful for you sharing your camper with us this summer. We are in awe at all that our campers have accomplished in three short weeks. It’s been a pleasure watching them explore and enjoy the creative freedom that music and arts inspire.
Our Camp Levine team is great, but it is the support of our Camp Levine community that make it all possible.
Whether this is your camper’s first or fifteenth summer at Camp Levine, we hope that through our theme “A Tapestry of Traditions,” we have provided a fun and engaging artistic experience and camp memories that will last a lifetime.
We wish you a great rest of your summer hope to see you next year!
Best,
Jazmin Goodson, Director of Camp Levine
Catherine Hammes, Co-Director of Camp Levine
A Note from the Site Director
It has been such a joy watching our campers thrive this summer! Each day is filled with laughter, creativity, and moments of connection. Our phenomenal teaching staff continues to design engaging, thoughtful lessons that spark curiosity and joy in learning. I’m especially proud of how our campers are showing kindness to one another, and how our educators are building strong, caring relationships with each child.
I’ve also seen incredible growth in our Teen Apprentices, who are stepping up as leaders and mentors for the younger campers. They’re gaining valuable experience and confidence while making a real difference in the daily life of our camp. Despite the wild weather and ever-changing indoor/outdoor plans, everyone—from staff to students—has shown flexibility, resilience, and a great sense of humor.
A true treasure has been my time to speak with the full camp and emphasize community building. In the mornings, I’ve been able to address the camp and talk about safety! We keep camp safe by staying inside the boundaries. Similar to how a referee blows the whistle when the ball goes out of bounds, a teacher or teen may stop what’s happening if our words or actions are out of bounds. It doesn’t make us bad people for needing boundaries, just like it doesn’t make Lebron James a bad basketball player for going out of bounds. In these settings, out of bounds means being out of control of our actions/feelings/words. Going out of bounds might look like a tantrum on a tough day, speaking out of turn or not paying attention, or being unable to keep our bodies to ourselves. It’s been important to have a safe community here at camp to support us when we need help coming back in bounds or taking a break to gather our thoughts. We can speak up when someone crosses our boundaries and we can be respectful of others’s boundaries. The awareness around this has created a very safe foundation for us to build a fun and engaging camp experience.
Thank you to all our camp families for trusting us with your amazing kids. It’s an honor to create a safe, fun, and enriching environment for them this summer. We’re looking forward to more memorable moments ahead!
Jon Hamilton
NW DC Camp Levine Site Director
From the Assistant to the Site Director
I’m so glad to be back this year! It has been so amazing getting to know the Campers. I have enjoyed watching the faculty create these relationships with the campers! The faculty create such a warm and open environment for our campers.
Our Teen Apprentices have grown so much as well from being timid and shy on day one, to being loud and a leader at the end. The Teen Apprentices make so much of an impact on the campers since they are with campers all day. The Campers have really grown to love their Teen Apprentices. The Teens also are very flexible which is very helpful in our inconsistent weather patterns.
Noelle Gertz
NW DC Assistant to the Site Director
From the Teen Apprentice Coordinator
This session of Camp Levine has been filled with energy, laughter, and learning for every camper and teen apprentice that was able to join us this year! I’ve watched every teen apprentice grow more and more confident and capable with each passing day, knowing that they’ll take these skills and apply them later on in their lives. Each of the TAs has a unique personality and style distinct to only them, and I’ve loved getting to know their similarities and differences.
Paloma Munoz
NW DC Teen Apprentice Coordinator
PreK/Kindergarten Classes
Our PreK/K campers are assigned to one teacher and camper group for the entire 3- week session. They explore music and the arts through singing, storytelling, arts and crafts, creative movement, and imaginative play.
Lanterns - Ariela Sirota & Thomas Murley
The Lanterns PreK/K group has been doing a phenomenal job singing, dancing, playing and learning about several different instruments! We have been singing fun songs at circle time with Ms. Ariela including I Love my White Shoes by Pete the Cat, The Itsy Bitsy Spider, Apples and Bananas, Banana Phone, and many more! The kids are doing a great job memorizing the words and movements to each tune. We also had a blast playing with Indoor Center Toys, and even got to enjoy the cooler weather outside on the playground on friday! We were happy to finally get to run, jump, climb, and play outside. Our favorite part of the day was Visiting Instrument, where we learned about percussion, cello, and violin! We can’t wait to see what these next few weeks have to offer.
Petals - Cierra Grace
The Petals have really been growing these few weeks! We’re using our singing voices, moving to musical patterns and are even learning how to read rhythms! We’ve been visited by so many fun and interesting instruments to include the piano, percussion instruments, trumpet and most recently, the cello. Our TAs have been so much fun showing us magic tricks, playing along with us during circle time, playing games and reading The Gruffalo to us as many times as we ask! Arts and Crafts have been filled with fun projects. We’ve made lanterns, and Sarepas (Mexican blankets) and have even played with Playdough. But our favorite time of the day is outdoor play where we get to play with the Lanterns PreK group and explore the play area. Camp has been such a great and fun learning experience!
Feathers - VL Buzdygon & Queenie Bennett
Our mornings are packed with fun! After morning sing and free play time, we are practicing our echo singing at circle time with our special friend Lamby-Lamb, working hard to prepare our song for the all camp performance, and learning about places around the world through books and looking at maps.
Before afternoon switch, we shake it up with some dance and movement (our favorites are the Goldfish song, Seven Jumps, and the Floor is Lava) and we have had a lot of fun coming together and sharing things we have learned about our class community members throughout the day.
The Feathers afternoons are filled with imagination and wonder. After we have rested our bodies and minds during quiet time we engage in activities that allow campers to explore their minds and be creative. After we have fueled our tummies we jump right into arts and crafts. The past two weeks we have been exploring different textiles and using abnormal media to create with. After we finish arts and crafts, we explore more with drama and storytelling. This consists of campers creating their very own story as a whole group or Ms. Queenie selecting (with the help of the campers) a grade level story to read and ask questions about.
Bells - Dominic Thomas
Camp has been off to a fantastic start! Campers have been joyfully engaged in a variety of hands-on arts and crafts activities that celebrate cultures from around the world. From creating vibrant Lunar New Year dragons to painting African kente cloth-inspired prints, students are learning to appreciate the beauty and traditions of diverse cultures through creativity.
In addition to the crafts, students have been thrilled to explore the world of music by visiting and learning about different instruments—including the cello, percussion, and violin. Their curiosity and enthusiasm have been a joy to witness!
Campers are also enjoying building friendships as they mingle and play with others in their group. We are looking forward to more excitement.
Morning Classes
Morning classes at Camp Levine are music an instrument focused. During the morning classes our campers grades 1-6 experience Instrumental Music introductions and instruction, General Music, Art, and Games & Sports. Read below to hear from our teachers about what your campers did during Session 1!
Morning Sing
Thomas Murley & Ashlei Peoples: Each morning at camp, we gather in a vibrant circle for our global “Morning Sing,” using music as our compass to explore diverse cultures and warm up our voices. We kick things off with our Camp Levine Song and Chant! Then we have learned songs such as “Sir Duke” by Stevie Wonder, whose catchy call-and-response hooks bring instant energy. Next, we journey to Kenya with the joyful “Jambo Bwana,” greeting one another in Swahili before moving on to South Africa’s stirring freedom song “Siyahamba,” where campers learn to blend harmony and rhythm. Then we bob and sway to the infectious beat of Jamaica’s “Tingalayo,” practicing syncopation and ensemble listening, before diving into our very own “Musical Explorers Song,” which scaffolds listening skills and musical curiosity. We segue into “Sol Fallera,” a sol-fa warm-up that reinforces pitch accuracy and sight-singing confidence, and cap it all off with the rollicking “Rattling Bog,” where everyone builds cumulative lyrics and fast-paced rhythms together. Through this sequence of songs, students sharpen their pitch, diction, and steady-beat coordination—and gain a deeper appreciation for the world’s musical tapestry—setting the perfect tone for the rest of our day.
Music+ 1 (General Music)
Ashlei Peoples: In Music+, our 1st grade students dove into the vibrant sounds and steps of Mexico, learning traditional dances and the song “Aquí,” which celebrates our amazing bodies. We also introduced a riff‐instrument arrangement of “Frère Jacques” to reinforce the musical alphabet and steady‐beat playing. Meanwhile, our 3rd-6th grade group has been mastering a playful medley of “La Cucaracha” and “Kye Kye Kule,” alternating between riff instruments, drums, and triangles, and even tackling a Spanish song about listening and community.
Music+ 2 (General Music)
Thomas Murley: In Music+2, students became “Musical Explorers,” discovering rhythms and stories from across the globe.
2nd and 3rd graders journeyed to Nigeria, learning the story of Akiwowo, a legendary train conductor, while singing in Yoruba and playing djembe and barred instruments.
5th and 6th graders traveled to Hawaii to explore the origins of the ukulele, learning chords and performing Eia Makou (“Here We Are”) with ukuleles and melodic accompaniment.
It’s been a couple weeks of music, movement, and cultural connection!
Instrument Building
Savannah Hanley: For our first project this year, students were challenged to design instruments inspired by their favorite camp traditions. From camp fire and marshmallow shakers, to bass basses, and Camp Levine T-shirt drums, the students have brought their designs to life using a variety of recyclable materials. These innovative designs showcase the different ways we can make interesting sounds using some of things we might have at home! Next our campers got to create ankle bells and rainsticks. I was super impressed by what each camper was able to create in a short 3-weeks!
Games & Sports
Kyng Cleveland: Hi, my name is Kyng Cleveland, and I’ve been leading the Sports & Games class this session. We’ve been staying active while learning how to play fair and compete in a positive way. One of our favorite activities has been Capture the Flag, which gives campers the chance to work as a team, think strategically, and stay energized.
We’re making a strong effort to emphasize sportsmanship—encouraging campers to show respect, play by the rules, and support one another, win or lose. It’s been great to see how much they’ve grown in just a few days, not only in their athletic skills but also in how they treat each other on and off the field.
Cello
Jonathan Velsey: Our Focus Cello campers have learned a lot in just a couple weeks, establishing good posture, instrument hold and bow hold. We have learned “Cello Star” on two strings, which forms a D major scale and gives us an 8 note range. We are preparing the song “Tingalayo” for the final camp performance.
Our Sampler campers have been a fun, inquisitive bunch and have made many connections to the cello having sampled the violin. We have been learning the Instrument Parts Song and played interactive games, like “Guess the String” and “Finish my Song.”
Our Pre-K and K classes have enjoyed their cello visits and we have had fun singing songs, learning the parts of the cello and having some “Freeze Dance” time with me.
Piano
Ariel Nathanson-Bolinja: The piano students have been working hard preparing their final performance pieces this past week. The focus group classes are preparing two Brazilian songs, Aguas de Março (younger students) and Mas que Nada (older students). They have been enjoying collaborating with each other and learning to play together as a group. Throughout the past two weeks they have learned some basic staff reading, basic rhythms, identifying the black and white keys, and finger numbers. They have supported and encouraged each other throughout their learning. I am having a blast teaching them!
Trumpet
Donny Albrecht: As new trumpet players we are learning the fundamental skills needed to build a strong foundation on the instrument. The students started with how to form a proper embouchure (the way the lips and facial muscles are used), how to produce a clear tone, and how to use their air efficiently. We focus on basic fingerings for the first few notes (middle C to G), reading simple music notation, and developing a sense of rhythm. Students are introduced to proper posture, breathing techniques, and how to care for their instrument. We have learned 10 songs from the essential elements book for Trumpet as well as two medleys that consist of popular songs on trumpet. We have daily long note competitions, where we hold out a single tone for as long as possible. Everyone seems to enjoy the challenge of daily improvement!
Percussion
Matt Tredwell: Session One in the Percussion Cottage has been a total blast! Campers have been eager to explore anything they can strike, shake, or scrape. They’ve especially enjoyed learning the parts of the drum set and getting hands-on experience playing with both their hands and feet.
We’ve also been diving into a variety of hand drums and melodic percussion instruments, including the vibraphone and Boomwhackers. Along the way, we’ve been playing call-and-response games and learning how to groove together as a group. The older campers, who visit the Percussion Cottage daily, have been developing drum set grooves, practicing rudiments, and learning to read rhythmic notation.
We’re now gearing up for the end-of-session concert, and it’s amazing to see how much growth happens in just a few weeks. It’s been a joy getting to know this talented and enthusiastic group of campers!
Violin
Holly Nelson: In the first week, the violin focus students primarily learned how to properly hold the violin and bow as well as how to rosin the bow and how to put a shoulder rest on and take it off. They have just started to learn how to place fingers on the violin as well.
I am proud to see that all of my violin students can now put their violins up on their shoulders correctly without assistance (and keep them there without them falling!)
My students are very fast learners and enjoy some healthy competition in their classes. For example, “who can go from rest position to playing position the fastest?” is a great way to get them to put their violins up and get ready to play quickly!
Guitar
Marbelly Davilla: Students are exploring different ways of playing a guitar. They now know the difference between playing a melody vs. accompanying a song with the guitar while singing.
They started with foundations which included the sitting position and the right- and left-hand positions. They have learned the notes on the first three strings and have been able to play a complete G major scale, which helps them warm up. With the notes, they are preparing a song for the recital, which involves reviewing music theory concepts such as reading notation, rhythms, dynamics, and ensemble skills.
They have learned a few chords, starting with the half chords (using only the first three strings) and some students moving on to the full chords. Right hand basic strumming patterns have also been introduced, and particularly the children had a lot of fun playing with a pick. The Venezuelan Cuatro and Mandolin were also introduced to the students and they got a chance to play them too.
They only need to be reminded that it takes a good left-hand position, time, and practice to get a clear sound and a faster change between chords…they are learning perseverance.
Lastly, they have been surprised by loud Tambora or soft harmonics sounds that they can make and have enjoyed exploring the variety of musical possibilities that the guitar has. You can ask them at home about this, they will be happy to show you.
As the performance approaches, we will work on getting more comfortable playing, stage skills, making the notes sound like music, and enjoy playing with friends.
Afternoon Classes
Afternoon classes at Camp Levine are musical theater focused. During the afternoon classes our campers grades 1-6 experience Dance, Drama, and Choral music classes. These 3 classes collaborate to produce a musical theater performance at the end of the session. Read below to hear from our teachers about what your campers did during Session 1!
Composition
VL Buzdygon: Our 2s and 3s wowed us all during their first week with ethereal performances of their pentatonic orff instrument compositions. Using nothing but a blank piece of paper, color dot stickers with note names of the C pentatonic scale, and a pencil, these campers wrote wonderful pieces of music in small groups.
Our 1s have been exploring composing using rhythmic building blocks using various random objects found in our classroom. They have also been making melodic compositions using sol and mi using UNO cards.
Production Art
Jonathan Velsey: Production Art classes are going well and all our afternoon campers have been sharing their artistic talents in forming drawings of their favorite things to read, see and do. The past week has been enjoyable making our stained glass windows to place in sunny rooms at home. Our latest project is making Koinobori fish for use in our musical theater production.
Dance:
Ariela Sirota: We have been having a great time movin’ and groovin’ in dance! Ms. Ariela has been inspired watching all the classes explore movement and how it connects to the music that we hear, the stories that we tell, and the feelings that we can show through our bodies. We have engaged in fun learning activities such as the Emoji Dance, Tempo Freeze Dance, Dance the Story, as well as the Mirror and Mover activity! The campers are doing a great job engaging with the different games, and adding their own unique flair to each movement activity! We are starting to work on our choreography for the final performance, in which we will engage with music and dances from across the globe! I cannot wait to see what awesome dance moves emerge in these next few weeks of camp!
Drama
Shereth Gilson: In the first week of drama, we’ve been getting to know each other with warm ups such as acting out animals, copying each by observing and using other listening skills for direction. The campers love Sculpture where one child sculpts the other through mirrored movements.
It’s fun to see who has the big personalities and who is more quiet, but all love to be involved in each activity in their own way. I love when they don’t want class to be over!
I look forward to seeing them in our production!
Choral
Ashlei Peoples- This session in our vocal/choral classes, we’ve been immersing the 2s in the vibrant rhythms of “En la Feria de San Juan” and the colorful harmonies of our “Des Colored” musical number, honing their ensemble skills and stage presence. Our 1s have brought powerful energy to the room with South African work song “Shosholoza” and the West African welcome chant “Fanga Alafia,” mastering call-and-response techniques and dynamic phrasing. Meanwhile, our musical ensemble dove into Japan’s “Koinobori” song—swirling through its soaring melodies—and energized their storytelling with the Bollywood-inspired “Rang De Basanti” dance-and-sing routine, blending precise choreography with vocal agility. Together, these pieces have not only expanded our students’ cultural repertoire but also strengthened their musicianship, teamwork, and confidence on stage.
Check out photos of our campers from Session 1! They had an awesome time exploring the seasons through music and the arts.
Teen Apprentice Tales
The Teen Apprentice Program consists of responsible, mature, and enthusiastic junior high and high school students who assist groups of campers, support teachers in the classroom, learn effective techniques for working with children, and put their love of music and the arts to use.
Let’s see what they have to share about their group!
From the Lanterns' TA
Our group is the Lanterns, and they are in Pre K! Their favorite activity was outdoor activities! The kids loved going to the playground, playing with chalk, and bubbles. We have seen our campers grow out of their shells and have loved every minute of it! Our campers love to invite their Teen Apprentices to their birthday parties, and they love their camp friends! Can’t wait to see you next year!
From the Bells' TAs
The bells are a PK/K group. They are very energetic, a bit crazy, and very kind. I think their favorite class was Percussion, because they got to play the drum set and boom whackers. The campers have grown more comfortable in the classroom! Campers made us many drawings, which were adorable and very nice of them. Our group loves to freeze dance, and they do that whenever they are feeling restless or energetic. We can’t wait to see you all next year.
From the Petals' TAs
The petals are aged 4-5, with all sorts of energy and silly personalities. Their favorite activity is arts & crafts; they love making new projects! Some campers were shy on the first day, but now they have gotten much more comfortable with camp! They thrive together! Our campers even formed a pact to kill all the Lantern Flies! We also made sparkly lanterns out of paper. The kids really enjoyed it! Our motto would be “If we can’t do it, our TA’s can! Can you open this for me?” Our campers love our art and ask us to make them all the animal masks that they took home! They love to show their silly sides but also focus so quietly on our daily visiting instruments. They love to draw and show us the things they do!
From the Feathers' TAs
Wow what a great three weeks it’s been! I loved seeing all the energy of my campers! Our group is very energetic, enthusiastic, and collaborative! Our campers’ favorite part of their day is the visiting instruments. Each day a instrument comes to visit us so we can learn more about it! The campers have grown so much since day one! On the first day, they were very shy and quiet. By the last day, they are so full of energy and happy to be here! Our group performed the yodeling song which you all will get to see soon! Our campers love to show their appreciation by giving us many hugs and artwork! We can’t wait to see you all next summer!
From the Dancers' TAs
The Dancers are rising 1st graders. The campers are very energetic, and they love playing with their friends and instruments. The Dancers also enjoy their sampler and music cases. On the first day of camp, most of the campers just observed the activities. Now they are actively participating and asking questions, and it’s been nice seeing their personalities and curiosity grow. We were very proud when our campers learned Frere Jacque (a French song that we learned in music) for the first time. Overall, we are very proud of them and how far they have come.
From the Pathfinders' TAs
The pathfinders are rising 3rd through 5th graders. They are super energetic and excited to learn new things from new instruments to arts and crafts. Our group’s favorite class is Focus instruments! They love to tell us all that they learn during the day. The pathfinders have grown into motivated leaders despite some rocky moments. When the campers could focus and listen to directions, we were all so proud of them! If we had a motto, it would be fun, and learning goes hand in hand. One kid in my group once surprised me by saying “we have 10 trillion micro biotic cells in our body. We’re microbes!” Pathfinders express their creative spirit through art, dance, and music. They are thrilled to be at camp and learn new things. We can’t wait to see you all next year!
From 1B's TAs
I’ve had the privilege of working with group 1B this session, a lively group of rising 1st and 2nd graders. Each day, they bring so much energy and curiosity to every activity, while also showing kindness and respect to each other and the staff. One of my proudest moments as their Teen Apprentice was when a camper felt shy and unsure about joining an activity. Without being told, the group gave them space, offered gentle encouragement, and included them in a way that felt natural and caring. It really showed me how compassionate they are at a young age.
From the Drummers' TAs
Our Group is the Dummer’s, and they are rising first graders! At the start of each day, we start off with morning sing! Some of our Campers favorite songs include Sir Duke, and The Penguin Song! After morning sing, we go to Art! In Art, we have worked on our stained-glass projects and a puzzle mural! We have also started Gimp! We have loved watching our campers grow over the summer, and we hope to see them return next year!
From 2B's TAs
2B is having such a great time at camp! One of their favorite classes is Production Art! They have just completed their stained-glass projects. During Composition class, they have worked on making their own rhythms and fun songs! They have had so much fun working on performances for both drama and dance class.
From 3B's TAs
3B has been having such a fun time at Camp Levine! During afternoon switch, they watch their TAs perform dance and songs. The 3B campers have also been learning dances of their own in Dance class, where they are learning choreography for the final performance. They have embodied this year’s theme, a Tapestry of Traditions, in vocal/choral, where 3B campers are learning fun songs in different languages, like Spanish and Japanese. They typically finish their day in Production Art, where the campers work on creating beautiful “stained glass” out of tin foil. We can’t wait for you all to see what our campers have been working on!
From the Keepers' TAs
The Keepers are our oldest group of Campers! Every morning, they start off super excited to go to focus instruments! The campers spend 3 weeks with one instrument learning all about it! We then head off to games and sports where the campers learn and play a variety of fun-filled games and sports! Then, the campers go to instrument building where they make many instruments from recycled materials! The Keepers were such an amazing group full of energy! They have embraced the theme of tapestry and traditions while also embracing the fun of Camp Levine!
From the Songbirds' TAs
Throughout the past weeks we have been working with the songbirds; rising 1-3 graders. They have very high but manageable energy levels. They are excited and always ready for a new adventure. They have enjoyed sampling and exploring new instruments they wouldn’t have otherwise been able to enjoy. We have noticed multiple campers come out of their shell and become more comfortable participating in camp activities. There have been many occasions where the songbirds follow directions the first time they are told. We were most proud when campers showed integrity and did the right thing. The songbirds showed their creativity when building instruments out of recycled materials. It was amazing seeing the ideas they came up with. One of the most heartwarming things a camper has said was that she didn’t want to leave camp because she was having such a great time. Overall, the songbirds have been a wonderful group of campers, and we’re honored to be their Teen Apprentices.
Wow what a great three weeks it’s been! I loved seeing all the energy of my campers! Our group is very energetic, enthusiastic, and collaborative! Our campers’ favorite part of their day is the visiting instruments. Each day a instrument comes to visit us so we can learn more about it! The campers have grown so much since day one! On the first day, they were very shy and quiet. By the last day, they are so full of energy and happy to be here! Our group performed the yodeling song which you all will get to see soon! Our campers love to show their appreciation by giving us many hugs and artwork! We can’t wait to see you all next summer!
From the Storytellers' TAs
Our group is filled with rising first and second graders ranging from five to seven years old! The kids spend their days learning about a variety of instruments! Our campers love to show off their exciting energy when they are having fun! The campers love to brighten our days with their energy, enthusiasm, and happiness at Camp! The kids have warmed up to us so much since day one!
From the Weavers' TAs
The weavers are rising third and fourth graders! They have approached all of the actives with curiosity, interest, and enthusiasm. They have enjoyed learning their focus instruments! Everyone has shown so much improvement from day one. Our campers really enjoy sports and games indoors and outdoors! They love playing the drums and orf instruments! In instrument building, our campers made their own instruments out of recycled materials. In art, we have had a blast learning how to weave! We are weavers after all!
From the Gatherers' TAs
The Gatherers are rising to 3rd and 4th graders. From day one, the campers were very excited to learn. They have particularly enjoyed art and instrument building as well as Sports and Games. Despite our time of silliness, each of them has demonstrated a wonderful sense of leadership and maturity. It’s such a joy to watch them build friendships, gain confidence, and work together to create music.
From 1A's TAs
Our group 1A has been such a great group! They are so creative and productive. Our Campers favorite class was Sports and Games, me and my fellow Teen Apprentices like to enjoy watching kids come out of their shells which is done in this activity. In music class, I enjoyed watching the campers learn Frère Jacques. Our group expresses themselves through music and sharing! We can’t wait to see you all next year!
From 2A's TAs
2A is filled with energetic and friendly campers! They enjoy doing outside-of-the-box activities in dance and drama. These include simple activities like zip, zap, zop, and simple activities. Classes like Production Art and Composition spark their creativity. They also have fun putting to use the dances they learned in Dance class and incorporating them into songs they’re learning in Vocal/Choral like ‘Des Colores’.
From 3A'S TAs
In the afternoon we start off every day with Vocal and Choral! The campers have learned to master their song Koinobori, which is in Japanese. We have also gotten the privilege to learn a traditional Indian song Rang de Basanti! In Drama, we have learned how to use their bodies to act and express themselves, from wild and energetic animals, to calm and still sculptures! They also compose music in their composition class on their Orff instruments and perform it in class. In production art, they have been hard at work, crafting intricate designs and the covering! They also have made art with tinfoil! Finally, in dance, they move their bodies around and have fun playing all sorts of dancing games!